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Cheap flights from Sydney to San Francisco from £488

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco are usually found in August or November, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 May 2026.

Mon 11/509:30
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop28h 03m
United Airlines
Mon 11/522:50
SFO
-
SYD
Nonstop15h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/5£652
Sun 7/609:30
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 7/623:00
SFO
-
SYD
Nonstop14h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/5£689
Fri 15/509:30
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop28h 03m
United Airlines
Fri 15/522:50
SFO
-
SYD
Nonstop15h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5£720
Sun 2/814:10
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop16h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sun 16/823:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/5£736
Mon 25/510:20
SYD
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 9/623:00
SFO
-
SYD
Nonstop14h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/5£758
Mon 18/510:20
SYD
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 25/516:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/5£758
Mon 18/510:20
SYD
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 31/519:45
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop18h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/5£759
Mon 8/610:20
SYD
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 15/623:00
SFO
-
SYD
Nonstop14h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/5£760
Mon 25/509:30
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop18h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 8/619:45
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop18h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/5£762

Find flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£689

One-way from

£488

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£754
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/6-7/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 42h 35m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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16/6
  • 16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 42m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/8

09:30-12:30

1 stop20h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 15/8

21:25-07:00

1 stop40h 35m

£762

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/7

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

16:25-07:00

1 stop21h 35m

£799

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/7

20:45-20:28

1 stop16h 43m

San Francisco

Thu 6/8

08:30-18:50

1 stop17h 20m

£802
Fastest return journey

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/6

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 4/7

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

£838

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/5

20:45-07:27

2 stops27h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

20:54-18:50

2 stops28h 56m

£912

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

20:45-07:22

2 stops27h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

19:42-18:50

1 stop30h 08m

£975

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/9

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

21:35-08:00

1 stop40h 25m

£1,035

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

09:30-07:35

1 stop39h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

£1,045

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

20:45-20:28

1 stop16h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

19:42-18:50

1 stop30h 08m

£1,064

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/8

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

£1,136

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of £652). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £893). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 May 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to San Francisco at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Sydney to San Francisco flight route?

    Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco have been viewed 31 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

    Departing from Sydney to San Francisco will take you 16h 43m. The distance between Sydney and San Francisco is about 7420 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to San Francisco?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sydney to San Francisco on time: Virgin Australia (80%), United Airlines (80%), SWISS (70%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of £652). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £893). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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